The men's individual biathlon was notable for the awarding of two silver medals due to two competitors finishing with a tie (48:32.0).

Quotas by events: 1Qualification to the pursuit is based on results from the sprint All competitors must comply with one of the three minimum qualifications standards set forward by the IBU: or or Additionally, only athletes representing an NOC that is recognized by the IOC and member of the IBU can participate in the games.

All 220 quota places will be awarded using a point ranking combining the 2008 and 2009 Biathlon World Championships.

Men's Women's According to final report by VANOC these were the final participation numbers:[1] Rejected quota places: Finland earned five spots in both genders, but decided to send only two men and two women.

Slovenia had earned 5 spots each, but decided to send only four women and men.